Find out how popular the last name Iacoviello is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Iacoviello.

Iacoviello, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Iacoviello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iacoviello in America

Iacoviello is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iacoviello surname appeared 295 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Iacoviello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iacoviello to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Iacoviello

The surname Iacoviello originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Basilicata, and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Italian name Iacovo, which is the Italian form of the name Jacob, a biblical name meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The suffix "-iello" is a diminutive ending commonly used in southern Italian surnames, indicating a familial or affectionate form of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iacoviello can be found in the town records of Teora, in the province of Avellino, Campania, dating back to the late 1400s. The name is also mentioned in several historical documents from the nearby town of Calitri, in the province of Avellino, suggesting that the surname may have roots in this region as well.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Iacoviello was Giacomo Iacoviello, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Lauria in Basilicata. Records from this period indicate that he was involved in the local governance and played a significant role in the economic affairs of the region.

During the 17th century, the Iacoviello family expanded their influence, with several members holding positions of power and authority in the Kingdom of Naples. One such individual was Antonio Iacoviello, a magistrate and judge who served in the royal courts of Naples from 1652 to 1674.

In the 18th century, the name Iacoviello gained further prominence with the birth of Gennaro Iacoviello (1715-1788), a renowned painter and artist from the city of Naples. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Saverio Iacoviello (1770-1842), a philosopher and scholar from the town of Potenza in Basilicata. He was known for his writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of mind, and his works were widely studied in academic circles during his lifetime.

As the Iacoviello family continued to spread throughout Italy, the name underwent some variations in spelling, including Iacovielli, Iacovielli, and Iacoviello. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where it has a rich and storied history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iacoviello

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Iacoviello.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Iacoviello was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Iacoviello has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Iacoviello was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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